Hillcrest, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hillcrest Adelaide, South Australia
Hillcrest Location in City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Postcode(s)	5086
LGA(s)	City of Port Adelaide Enfield
State electorate(s)	Torrens
Federal Division(s)	Sturt
Suburbs around Hillcrest: Northgate Oakden Gilles Plains Lightsview Hillcrest Holden Hill Greenacres Klemzig Windsor Gardens

Hillcrest is a friendly suburb in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It's located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northeast of the city center. Hillcrest is part of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.

Exploring Hillcrest

Hillcrest is known for its mix of homes and businesses. It has changed a lot over the years.

Where is Hillcrest Located?

Hillcrest is surrounded by several streets. To the north, you'll find Lord Howe Avenue, Oxford Street, and Bristol Terrace. Blacks Road is on the east side. North East Road forms the southern boundary, and Fosters Road is to the west.

Homes and Shops in Hillcrest

The houses in Hillcrest have changed quite a bit. Many older, larger homes have been updated or replaced. Since 1993, the Government of South Australia has worked to build newer, smaller houses. This means you'll see a mix of old and new homes here.

The section of Hillcrest along North East Road is mostly for businesses. You'll find many car dealerships there. This area is also home to the North East Community Assistance Project. It's located in a historic building that used to be the Gilles Plains Primary School.

Important Places in Hillcrest

Hillcrest has a few notable spots. The Aveo Crestview Retirement Village is located on Fosters Road. This village opened in 1993 on the site of a former food factory.

Other important buildings include the Oakden Medical Centre. There's also the Hillcrest Community Centre. The City of Port Adelaide Enfield has managed this center since 1995. It's right next to the Hillcrest Primary School. The community center and school originally shared a project together.

A Railway That Never Was

You might notice some long, open spaces in Hillcrest. These are called linear reserves. They are the leftover parts of a railway line that was planned in the 1950s. This railway was meant to go to Tea Tree Gully. However, it was never built and the project was completely stopped in the late 1970s.